Senior Operations Manager

Job Description Summary

The Senior Operations Manager will lead and oversee operational excellence for GE Vernova’s Gas Turbine Projects Division. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of global gas turbine projects including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and commissioning while driving operational efficiency, cost competitiveness, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
The ideal candidate is a proven leader in large-scale industrial project operations who can balance day-to-day project execution with long-term strategic initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction, profitability, and operational agility amidst demand growth in the marketplace.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead day to day operations for the Gas Turbine Projects Division, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-quality projects delivery to metrics.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational processes across project lifecycle phases (engineering, supply chain, logistics, finance, field services).
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, HSE, Quality) to streamline handoffs and ensure seamless project execution.

Project & Program Management

• Oversee the processes across a portfolio of complex gas turbine projects, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and business objectives.
• Manage and assess progress on operational milestones, KPIs, and metrics to monitor progress and proactively address risks or bottlenecks.
• Drive program governance and reporting, escalating critical issues to senior leadership when required.

Team Leadership & Development

• Design project managers development programs via training curriculums all year round.
• Mentor new project managers, planners, and support staff.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Develop future operations leaders through coaching, training, and succession planning.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the operational point of contact for customers, ensuring strong relationships, transparent communication, and alignment of expectations.
• Collaborate with GE Vernova’s leadership, regional offices, and external partners/vendors to ensure project success.
• Represent the division in executive-level reviews, customer negotiations, and strategic planning forums.
• System interface management and cross functional integration via connecting the dots across the board.

Financial & Performance Management

• Own operational and financial KPIs, forecasts, and productivity management initiatives.
• Drive productivity improvements, cost reduction programs, and working capital optimization.
• Ensure compliance with GE Vernova’s financial, commercial, and operational policies.

Risk, Compliance & Safety

• Implement and enforce GE Vernova’s EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) standards across all operations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project and operational risks.
• Ensure full compliance with international trade, export control, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Preferred Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
• 10+ years of experience in operations management, program management, or large-scale industrial project execution (energy, power generation, or heavy equipment sectors strongly preferred).
• Proven track record in delivering multi-million-dollar, global projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine technology, EPC project execution, and field services operations.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-cultural, geographically dispersed teams.
• Financial acumen and P&L knowledge, budgets, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Execution: Ability to align day-to-day operations with long-term business objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of project lifecycle management, process optimization, and risk control.
• Servant Leadership: Inspires, motivates, and bonds diverse teams.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Builds trust, manages expectations, and ensures customer satisfaction via world class process designs
• Change Management: Drives transformation initiatives in complex, dynamic environments.
• Agility to navigate uncertainties via prioritization, focus, and strong problem solving skills

Why Join GE Vernova?

At GE Vernova, we are committed to leading the energy transition with cleaner, more efficient solutions. Joining our Gas Turbine Projects Division means becoming part of a team that delivers mission-critical energy infrastructure around the world amidst market growth. As Senior Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational backbone of our projects while driving innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.

About Us

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $132,200-$220,400 USD Annually.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a Variable Incentive (VIC) bonus of 15%.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at least September 18, 2025.

Benefits Available to You:

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $154,800.00 and $258,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 20, 2025.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.